Melva Ruth Rogers, a McMinnville, TN resident and Coffee County, TN native was born September 3, 1943 and died August 28, 2017 in St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital following an extended illness. She was a homemaker, member of Arlington Church of Christ and daughter of the late Willie and Eathel St. John Crouch. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brother, Richard Crouch. Survivors include daughter, Melva ReKay Griser of Florida; two sons, Randy Eugene Griser and Edward Keith Griser both of Estill Springs, TN; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and three sisters, Martha Watson, Donna McCormick and Ann McCormick all of McMinnville. Graveside service and interment will be held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, August 31, 2017 in Cooper Cemetery with Wayne Cantrell to officiate. Visitation will be 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Thursday at High’s. Online condolences may be made at www.highfuneralhome.com High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.